Fall Studio Tours
Discover Northern New Mexico's art scene this fall with our comprehensive studio tour directory.
SANDIA HEIGHTS ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR
10 AM – 5 PM
Art lovers, collectors, and the creatively curious can visit 43 local artists in 14 home studios during the Sandia Heights Artists Studio Art Tour, held September 6–7. The free self-guided art crawl takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sandia Heights neighborhood in Albuquerque's foothills. Each stop features several artists working in diverse mediums, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, fiber arts, glass, photography, jewelry, woodworking, mixed media, and algorithm art. Meet the artists and learn about their techniques and inspiration.
ELDORADO STUDIO TOUR
33rd Annual
The creative community of Eldorado at Santa Fe holds its 33rd annual Studio Tour September 20–21. The Eldorado Arts and Crafts Association invites art enthusiasts and collectors to explore the work of more than 100 artists with open studios. One of Santa Fe's premier art events, the Eldorado Studio Tour attracts visitors from around the world. The preview gallery will be open at the Eldorado Community Center on Friday, September 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. and remain open through the weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
HIGH ROAD ART TOUR
10 AM – 5 PM
Take the scenic drive to this year's High Road Art Tour, September 20–21 and 27–28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Always occurring over the last two weekends of September, the tour features more than 40 stops between Nambé, Chimayó, Truchas, Peñasco, and Sipapu. Visit the route's many studios, galleries, community centers, and historical sites; meet leading artists and artisans excelling in their craft; and sample local cuisine along the way.
GALISTEO STUDIO TOUR
10 AM – 5 PM
In the picturesque village of Galisteo, a half-hour drive from Santa Fe, artists open their studios to visitors on October 11–12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Works include paintings, photography, pottery, fiber arts, jewelry, and traditional New Mexican folk arts. As the cottonwoods turn gold, visit the historic village adobes, then drive up the hill to more studios with panoramic views of the Ortiz Mountains. Fill up the new Art Passport—available at your first stop—and you could win a grand prize! The community center offers a preview gallery, maps, passports, food trucks, and more.